What is the travel distance from Reading to Stansted?

The distance separating Reading and Stansted is 59 miles (95 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reading to Stansted?

The majority of buses traveling from Reading to Stansted start their journey at Mereoak P&R and wind up at London Stansted Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Reading to Stansted on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	4h	3:25pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Mereoak P&R	4h	5:05pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Mereoak P&R	4h 30m	8:50pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Mereoak P&R	5h 30m	9:50pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Mereoak P&R	3h 55m	3:20pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Reading to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

59 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $37	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $18	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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National Express

4/529,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29718 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $37

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